Hammer Coral is shrinking - PLEASE HELP!!!

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by eddie2OOO, Oct 11, 2012.

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  1. eddie2OOO

    eddie2OOO Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks MoJoe
     
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  2. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    They're devestating. I got rid of mine.
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Be patient. It looks like it'll make a come back. Two years ago I had my pink hammer (exactly like yours) survive my tank failure and it became the biggest coral.
     
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  4. eddie2OOO

    eddie2OOO Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Really? Alright, thank you, you should post some pictures of it.
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    eddie2OOO Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    eddie2OOO Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    As i mentioned i've moved my hammer away from galaxie and it seems to be doing somewhat better, i'll give it another week and keep you all posted. I want to thank everyone so much for helping me. I now have hope. Thank you all. I'll post pics in a week or so.
     
    eddie2OOO, Oct 15, 2012
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    That sounds good, keep us updated.
     
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  9. eddie2OOO

    eddie2OOO Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    One of the branches is almost completely closed. But I think the other branched are doing slightly better, the improvement is very slight. I have noticed something that i thought was strange. In the morning when the lights are still off, it looks like the tentacles are extended more then when the lights are on during the day. Is it possible that it doesn't want the direct light? And if so, i needed to replace my bulbs next month, should i hold off on that?
    I am target feeding it frozen mysis shrimp twice a week and it looks like it is likes it.
     

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  10. jay79

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    How old are the bulbs?
     
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